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Thug 'swung machete like a lightsaber in Star Wars' before Glass Houghton police chase

Crime

Jamie Smith died in the high-speed crash.

Police 'contributed' to crash which killed young Wakefield driver, jury inquest concludes

People

The issue was discussed at a scrutiny meeting on Thursday.

Dementia patients refused by some care homes over lack of funding

Health

Will there be enough General Practitioners to serve the new City Fields estate?

Not enough GPs to serve people in new homes around City Fields in Wakefield, councillors fear

Health

'Wakefield is no worse than Brighton' - Yorkshire dad leaps to city's defence after Wakefield is rated worst place to live

People

Two arrested after car rolls off Wakefield road

Crime

Wakefield Council says HS2 should be scrapped and the cash spent on better rail links in the north

People

Traffic diverted after collision on major Wakefield road

Traffic and Travel

A Business Watch Scheme has been launched in Airedale in a bid to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

New police business watch scheme will support retailers in Airedale

Crime

Two-way temporary traffic lights are in place on Sheepwalk Lane, the B6136, close to the entrance to Engine House Farm while work is undertaken to resurface the pavement.

Temporary traffic lights in place on major Castleford road

Traffic and Travel

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Traffic diverted after collision on major Wakefield road

Traffic and Travel

Two-way temporary traffic lights are in place on Sheepwalk Lane, the B6136, close to the entrance to Engine House Farm while work is undertaken to resurface the pavement.

Temporary traffic lights in place on major Castleford road

Traffic and Travel

Delays on a city centre road are expected to continue, as roadworks are carried out.

Delays expected as roadworks to continue on major Wakefield road

Traffic and Travel

Traffic is building on the M62 this afternoon after a crash on the M62

Crash closes two lanes of M62 causing over SIX miles of traffic

Traffic and Travel

Driving barefoot, eating whilst driving and having open alcohol are all driving myths which have been debunked by a group of experts.

Eating while behind the wheel and driving barefoot - 7 debunked driving myths

Traffic and Travel

Crime More Crime >>

Thug 'swung machete like a lightsaber in Star Wars' before Glass Houghton police chase

Crime

Two men have been arrested after a police incident on a Wakefield road. Photos: Safia Kausar

Two arrested after car rolls off Wakefield road

Crime

A Business Watch Scheme has been launched in Airedale in a bid to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

New police business watch scheme will support retailers in Airedale

Crime

Social services were told of a large number of domestic abuse incidents during December.

Domestic abuse at Christmas: Social services take high number of calls over festive period

Crime

Environment More Environment >>

Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

News

Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

News

Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

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Politics More Politics >>

Politically Speaking - Yvette Cooper MP for Normanton Pontefract and Castleford

Politics

Pacers should have been removed from service by the end of last year but will still be running this summer

A Yorkshire primary school has won a Pacer train to turn into a science lab for students

Politics

Professor Anand Menon of the UK in a Changing Europe initiative

Why Boris Johnson faces a dilemma trying to keep 'Red Wall' voters and Tory shires happy at the same time

Politics

The council has conducted a review of polling stations across the district. Trinity Methodist Church (pictured), in the Wakefield East ward, is among the many venues where voters will still be able to have their say at election time.

Voters in the Wakefield district: Why your polling station may be moved this year, and where

Politics

Health organisations in Wakefield havesigned a new tobacco control declaration after figures showed the habits costs the district 95 million a year.

Anti-smoking pledge signed to tackle Wakefield's £95 million health problem

Health

Business More Business >>

Pontefract’s Love Layla raising funds for national cat charity

People

The Royal Bank of Scotland on Northgate has been vacant since simmer 2018.

Restaurant plan for former Wakefield city centre bank

People

Tony Fascione.

Tony is back frying at his chippy just weeks after it was ravaged by fire

Business

BUILDING: Merchant Gate in Wakefield.

Company is the final occupant in the new mixed-use Merchant Gate developement

Business

Education More Education >>

Schools and public 'lacking awareness' of foetal alcohol syndrome and risks of boozing during pregnancy

Health

Wakefield district is facing a serious shortage of childminders

Education

Parents are being left with fewer choices for childcare across the Wakefield district.

Childcare in crisis? 50 Wakefield childminders leave profession in just two years - and Hemsworth has just 3 left in the whole town

Education

Mackie Hill Primary School in Crigglestone, has now been rated 'good' by Ofsted, having been inadequate just two years ago.

Academy trust 'considers next steps' over proposed Mackie Hill Primary School takeover

Education

The school has been in partnership with Kettlethorpe High School since 2018.

Parents sense victory after 18 month battle over Mackie Hill Primary School after 'good' Ofsted report

Education

Health More Health >>

Dementia patients refused by some care homes over lack of funding

Health

Will there be enough General Practitioners to serve the new City Fields estate?

Not enough GPs to serve people in new homes around City Fields in Wakefield, councillors fear

Health

An application has been made to open a drop in health centre for young people in the city.

Former Wakefield retail unit could be transformed into health clinic

Health

Chef Tim Bilton.

Ferrybridge chef living with cancer nominated for inspiration award

Health

The issue was discussed at a meeting in Wakefield on Wednesday.

Schools and public 'lacking awareness' of foetal alcohol syndrome and risks of boozing during pregnancy

Health